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Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing

Gary Hibbert is a Full Time Real Estate Investor, Licenced Real Estate Agent, achieving various Realtor awards and an Educator. In 2008, he purchased his first investment property and through hard work and dedication, left the regiment of the corporate world to become a Full Time Entrepreneur in 2014. Gary has helped hundreds of clients with creating a wealth strategy plan through public speaking, online webinars and even has his own podcast channel dedicated to inspire and educate anyone willing to change their mindset. He continues to play an active role in his community by attending corporate, private and school events to educate adults and especially children. Gary’s inspiration and hard work comes from his passion in helping others and wanting to make a difference in their lives. “Being able to design a lifestyle of your choice is not an easy feat, however, it’s attainable as long as you have passion and know what your ‘why’ is. “ - Gary Hibbert
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Oct 21, 2020

Gary and guest co-host Christopher Hummel chat in this episode with good friend Ryan Carr, an investor since 2012 and investor coach who has evolved big time since Gary first interviewed him. Ryan always has about 7 or 8 projects going on at any one time, including being in the middle of authoring a new book called, “The Best & Highest Use Playbook”. Ryan understands the market like few do, and knows where to find great opportunities. Ryan is focusing right now on flips, wholesaling and new development. Gary and Ryan also discussed the “Napkin Formula”, a technique to quickly analyze a deal very quickly to determine if you’ll have a gain or a loss with any property. Too many beginning investors do not know the numbers, and either fail or get lucky with return on investments, so TUNE IN to learn about this quick and indispensable tool!

What you'll learn:

  • How his upbringing played into his career choice, as his dad was entrepreneurial
  • Money was NOT a topic of conversation growing up, and knew how hard his parents worked
  • NOW money is a topic with his parents, and they are curious about his real estate investing
  • A long discussion of the ‘victim card’ and now it relates to real estate investing
  • Ryan says the ‘victim card’ is desire, not about how much money, or time - “if they don’t have the time, they are really saying they don’t have the desire”
  • If you have time to watch Netflix or sleep in - your 9 to 5 is what starts making your income, but your 5-9 is what will get you ahead - what book are you reading, what extra shift are you taking, what business are you researching, WHAT are you doing with that time?
  • Facebook is a HUGE time suck - just absorbing other’s content - you HAVE to put out your own!
  • Ryan’s take on the market - stick with what you know
  • Why Ryan believes a downturn in the market shakes out all the people not in it for the right reasons, and why it creates buying opportunities
  • The difference between rural and city/suburban markets
  • Why the higher end homes may be affected if the market shifts
  • If there is a hiccup or dip in the market, government stimulus will likely prop the market up - the government doesn’t want homes
  • Why real estate is the safest place to hold money, even during a crisis or pandemic
  • Why supply and demand is in full effect now
  • How he manages multiple projects at the same time, and what he does if he overbuys
  • How he left his 9-5, and what he was doing with HIS 5-9 every night
  • How his book “The Highest & Best Use Playbook” helps him determine the best use of the land, structure and the best use of his skills
  • Keep the house or take it down? If he keeps it, rent or flip? If renting, renovating or keep it bare bones. 2. If the house is taken down, what is the best use of the land. 3. Does he have the skills to pull this off?
  • Where is he finding the time to write a book?!
  • Why real estate investing, buy and hold, is like buying your own ATM that never runs out of money
  • What are the criteria Ryan uses to help people determine when to leave their full time job to become full time investor, when it costs you money to work
  • And MORE!

Ryan’s Bio

Ryan Carr is a full-time real estate investor from the Greater Toronto Area.  He specializes in

finding the highest and best use of real property, and coaching other to do the same. 

Ryan has been known in the past for his knack at finding “hidden opportunity”, and is also a

regular contributor to Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine.

For a copy of his new book, go to www.TheHighestAndBestUse.com

Website: www.TheHighestAndBestUse.com

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Interested in learning more about Real Estate Investing? Visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca

Oct 14, 2020

Gary chats in this episode with good friend Mandy Branham, an investor and CEO of Solutions Driven who has experienced tremendous growth in the past few years and built an incredible investment portfolio. Gary and Mandy discussed the art of creating the life and lifestyle you desire, through investing, joint ventures, attracting money for JV, and that it’s ALL about the mindset and the belief in yourself! They also discussed the current market conditions, where things may be headed according to Mandy, and if you’re a potential investor sitting on the sidelines whether now is a good time to get into the game. The advice shared in this podcast from Mandy can kick start ANY investment portfolio! Gary’s quote for this show: “Haters are people that have forgotten their own dreams.” – K. West. TWO of the most important gems dropped in this podcast are here: “WHY YOU CAN’T SAVE YOUR WAY TO WEALTH!” & “Don’t let someone with a $40,000 income deter you from your Million Dollar goals!”

 

What you'll learn:

  • How Mandy adapted to the new situation, both personally and professionally
  • How real estate is one of the top basic needs, and the industry is more robust than ever
  • Why Mandy describes herself as pulling the cart and carrying the horse
  • Why action is very important to her and delivers results
  • Why a good support system and team (accountant, lawyer, etc) are a must for success
  • Why there are many investment strategies but she has chosen just one
  • Why ‘win/win’ doesn’t mean an entirely painless process, and there may be discomfort
  • It may cost more to get a property, but if it results in a gain for you, then it’s a win
  • What are the traits needed to attract joint venture money
  • Why you need an ‘abundance mentality’ to THRIVE and succeed
  • Mandy: “Realize there is more money out there then there are people with proven strategies and track records to be able to put that money to work!”
  • How to create an ideal joint venture avatar
  • Why a vision for each property will help you make sure the asset performs
  • Why your mistakes can be used as excuses or a platform for change
  • Why joint venture partners value mistakes and learning – experience!
  • How past resilient experiences can help you cope with future challenges
  • Why Think & Grow Rich was a turning point
  • She was learning during her commute and why everyone has time for this
  • Why you need to choose and declare a portfolio value – why Mandy’s is 50 MILLION
  • The difference between an active and a passive investor, and why motivation is important
  • Three questions: 1. How do I buy this? 2. How do I change and add value? 3. How do I sell this?
  • Can you qualify for an A lender? B lender? Vendor take back? Joint Venture?
  • What you might think is a deal breaker might actually not be…
  • Don’t let someone with a $40,000 income deter you from your Million Dollar goals!
  • How $100,000 and 3 years got Mandy 6 doors and a 48% return on her money!!
  • And MORE!

Mandy’s Bio

Mandy Branham CEO of Solutions Driven is a hard-working entrepreneur that realized back in 2007 that she was working hard to make others rich and she was just simply getting by.  Mandy is a Wife to Larry, mother to Megan and Jacob, daughter and sister. She is a great listener, straight shooter, no BS kinda girl. From the outside she is confident and strong.  From the inside she is, like many others, still finding the inner self-confidence and self-love. Mandy is a dedicated community supporter, providing many services and giving of her time on boards and committees to better the future of her town.  

Mandy has appeared as a panelist at the Investor Forum – Toronto Ontario – speaking on Joint Ventures and the Joint
Venture Agreements.  Mandy has also been a Guest on “THE EVERYDAY INVESTOR” SHOW hosted by Rav Toor along with several other local Real Estate Investing Podcasts sharing her expertise about Joint Ventures and Create Deal Structures to help expand a portfolio.  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solutionsdrivenpropertygroup 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/J_v_Queen

Website: https://Mandybranham.com

Podcast: The Full Time Investor

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Interested in learning more about Real Estate Investing? Visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca

Sep 30, 2020

Gary chats in this episode with Mark Loeffler, a real estate representative, author and award-winning investor! Gary and Mark sat down to discuss his almost two-decade journey as an investor, and Gary considers him one of his earliest mentors. Mark was a master at ‘tenant first’ vs. ‘property first’, which Gary explains in the intro. Not only is Mark an investor he’s also a mentor, helping many grow their portfolios. He currently holds over 200 residential units and shows no sign of slowing down. He’s purchased rent to owns; fix and flips; and many more real estate approaches. He’s been in the game so long, he actually bought a duplex in Toronto for $280,000!

What you'll learn:

  • Mark’s opinion on what will happen with the market once deferrals come due
  • When will the fallout happen, or will it happen at all
  • What were Mark’s biggest mistakes
  • How anyone can makes the same mistakes as Mark and yet be incredibly successful
  • The funny story about Mark’s very first investment property
  • How DID he actually get his first property
  • How Mark currently has OVER 200 RESIDENTIAL UNITS!
  • Which family member inspired him to open his eyes to real estate investing
  • What prompted him to leave his last corporate job and migrate to investing
  • Why his ‘tenant first’ approach is better for the tenant and the neighbourhood
  • A market update as to when the podcast was recorded
  • Why the cottage market is so hot right now, both Muskoka and Kawarthas
  • Why the population will grow in Toronto, and is there enough housing for them?
  • Why a commodity like lumber is delaying housing starts
  • How supply and demand are affecting housing and prices, both for sales and rentals
  • What is “Google, guns and butter economics”
  • Is there a possibility of negative interest rates here in Canada?
  • When does Mark think rates will go back up?
  • Where, geographically should we invest?
  • Why Mark no longer uses his own money to buy properties!
  • What property he should have bought that would have made him $400,000!
  • And MORE!

Mark’s Bio

Mark Loeffler is real estate sales representative and award-winning investor who has been
featured on multiple media outlets from radio and TV, to various podcasts across the US and
Canada.  He is the best-selling author of two books ‘Investing in Rent to Own Property – A
Complete Canadian Guide’, and ‘Fix and Flip for Canadians’, co- authored with Ian Szabo. In
addition to personally owning over 200 residential units, in 10+ years as a licensed real estate
salesperson he has helped thousands of people grow their real estate investment portfolios to
create lasting generational wealth.  Mark is happiest when teaching and educating on the
subject of wealth building.  Subscribe to his YouTube channel The Mark Loeffler Experience for
valuable insights on investing and wealth building.


YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe4G-ZeNOU66mLcaO0Ewb0w

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Sep 23, 2020

Gary chats in this episode with Susan White Livermore, also known as the Millionaire Mom. Gary and Susan sat down in person to talk about investing, Susan’s role as a coach, and how the pandemic has changed the way we do business. They also touched on Susan’s childhood and the fundamentals she picked up from her parents; her coaching programming from beginning to end; and her transition from the corporate world to self employment.

What you'll learn:

  • How her parents involved her and opened financial dialog at a young age
  • What prompted Susan’s move from the corporate world into real estate
  • How her brother’s challenging financial situation changed her outlook
  • How he bought his first house while in debt, with no credit and NO job
  • Why he was fearless and how it changed Susan’s course of action
  • Why she bought her first house with her dad
  • She wasn’t aware of any bylaws around renovations at the time
  • She started with renting her house out to students
  • Why it’s better to have a mix of male and female tenants in the same property
  • Why she suggested that tenants bring their own co-tenants
  • Why she decided to try investing before trying to find another job after maternity leave
  • She started spending money on learning creative financing, wholesaling, etc
  • She convinced her brothers and dad to join her in her process
  • Don’t try and hit a home run with an investment - positive cashflow, good area, good pool of tenants, good vacancy rate, transit, etc
  • Why you want a big pool of potential tenants so that you don’t have to recycle them
  • Is your property close to employment for your tenants
  • Why age of the area is somewhat important to your tenant pool
  • Her big mistake was moving to Calgary, and her properties were impacted by the oil and gas industry - make sure your market isn’t one industry specific
  • How there are various sources of data that can help you determine if your market will grow and by how much
  • Why investment properties, especially cottages are in demand due to lack of travel
  • Why she focuses on what she controls and lets the rest go
  • Why investing is a never ending process and be proud of your mistakes, as long as you learn from them!
  • How much of success does Susan attribute to mindset
  • Why your ‘network’ is your ‘net worth’
  • And MORE!

Susan’s Bio

Susan White Livermore knew she didn’t want to work in corporate anymore, and when the option of her first real investment property buy presented itself, she jumped in. However haphazardly she entered the investment property world, in just over a year she had 13 properties, had earned the “Newcomer of the Year” award from Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine (2011) and the “Top Player” title from the Real Estate Investment Network (2012). With properties in Ontario and Alberta, she continues to steadily build her unique investment business focusing on legalized suites.

Susan began coaching and teaching from the stage as more and more curious investors sought her out to learn her strategies. Now known as Millionaire Mom, Susan’s approachable coaching platform is suitable for everyone from first time buyers to seasoned investors.

“The Millionaire Mom way is about showing people, in a really honest and fun way what I haphazardly stumbled across–a simple idea that proved undeniably fruitful and dependable for me. I’m happy to offer other people the funny stories of the sometimes messy events that have naturally occurred in the process of building a portfolio one property at a time. That’s what Millionaire Mom is all about!”

Contact Susan

Insta: Millionaire.mom.enterprises       

Web: Millionairemom.ca

Events: https://millionairemom.learnworlds.com/

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Interested in learning more about Real Estate Investing? Visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca

Sep 16, 2020

Gary chats in this episode with Alex Kouramanis. Gary and Alex discussed his first property, which was BRRRR (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) and parlayed that into many more properties, and has become a big property wholesaler. He also has launched an online learning platform to teach others his strategies. Alex also talks about how people, who lack credit and $$$ can get into real estate investing!

What you'll learn:

* Why you should work hard, but also play hard

* Why downtime can lead investors, and everyone in fact to clarity and allow you to refocus

* Why Alex read “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” and what came of it

* How mindset and manifesting really work

* Why education before investing is essential

* How our upbringing plays into our beliefs and how to overcome those

* What was his timeline from working on mindset to buying his first property

* Why relatives with equity in their homes may be able to help (OPM - Other People’s Money)

* Why joint ventures partners are useful and sometimes necessary

* How marketing can help you sources properties to buy

* Why the ‘ugly duckling’ properties is a great strategy for new properties

* Why contracts and proposals are important

* Which clauses are important for purchasing

* Why deposits are different for private sales, and who holds the deposit

* Why you should copy your investment approach from successful investors

* Why you SHOULD understand the entire process from purchasing to flipping before buying a property, and gives you leverage for negotiation and allows you to appreciate how much $$$ it will take

* Why having a mentor is important, but some things you have to learn on your own!

* What was Alex’s worst experience

* What is BRRRR and why it’s a great strategy

* What is property wholesaling

* And MORE!

Alex’s Bio

7 years ago, Alex was a bartender with a Philosophy degree and zero experience in business or real estate. He purchased his first BRRRR property in 2013, where he spent two years renovating, reading and networking. After selling his first property, Alex used the profit to purchase one buy and hold property and one flip. Today, Alex has 13 units and is a fulltime wholesaler and multifamily investor with over 20 deals under his belt. He also has online courses in real estate investment, negotiation and personal finance, on the Skillshare and Udemy platforms. When not thinking about real estate, Alex loves skateboarding.

 

Contact Alex

Insta: @treetop_residential

Web: https://www.treetopbuyer.com/

Online courses: https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Sophisticated-Real-Estate-Investing-The-Core-Strategies-Tools-Mindset/2140126332?via=search-layout-grid

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Interested in learning more about Real Estate Investing? Visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca

Sep 9, 2020

Gary chats in this archive episode with financial planner Kathleen Van Den Berg. Gary and Kathleen discussed the classic financial planning mistakes that most Canadians make, and Kathleen believes that there are many aspects of traditional financial planning today that are fundamentally flawed. Kathleen deals with life insurance, wealth insurance, RRSPs, etc. She considers herself a ‘wealth strategist’, as she recommends and helps her clients with investments such as real estate, which traditionally does not fall under the umbrella of financial planning.

What you'll learn:

* The MOST common mistake most Canadians make with financial planning

* Why Kathleen’s multi pronged approach examines all aspects of a client’s money profile and how they integrate

* Should you invest in RRSPs for tax strategies or retirement, THE ANSWER MIGHT SURPRISE YOU!

* What Kathleen thinks about RESPs, and why the funds are locked if they don’t go to school

* Do you have the correct life, disability, home and auto insurance?

* Why Kathleen performs a debt assessment to help wealth strategies

* Why she focusses on tax optimization, and it helps with long term tax reduction

* Kathleen also does a cash flow assessment

* Why she is an advocate of ‘good’ debt

* What is ‘good’ debt vs. ‘bad’ debt - consumer vs. wealth growth

* Why it helps get that first investment property

* Permanent insurance as a wealth strategy - buy, don’t rent your insurance

* Why “…your borrowing capacity will TURBOCHARGE your wealth…”

* How people, even in their 50’s can harness that borrowing capacity to do great things

* What “Multi Dimensional dollars” are…

* Should financial literacy be taught in schools

* “Debt reduction is not the path to wealth creation”

* And MORE!

Kathleen’s Bio

Kathleen van den Berg is a Certified Financial Planner who believes there are many aspects of traditional planning methods that are fundamentally flawed. She loves to write about the common financial mistakes she sees in her practice.

Kathleen specializes in working with individuals and families to improve cash flow and help them build significantly greater wealth projections over their current plans. As a strong advocate of real estate and rental properties, she actively includes real estate as one of the six key components in her clients’ wealth building plans.

She owns 6 properties, including 5 rental properties. Helping clients create phenomenal wealth and having a lot of fun doing it is her “why”.

Contact Kathleen Van Den Berg
Email: vws@live.ca
Facebook Group: Wealth Talk
www.wealthplancoach.ca

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Interested in learning more about Real Estate Investing? Visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca

Sep 2, 2020

Gary chats in this episode with his friend Fabio Campanella who is an accountant. Gary and Fabio chatted about some things that most people don’t think about, or like to think about but should. Wills, probate, joint ventures and many other factors affect estate planning. There are tax implications to be concerned about as well, not leaving your beneficiaries a large tax bill surprise after you pass. These topics and more are discussed in this engaging episode.

What you'll learn:

  • Why you should choose an accountant that is familiar with investing and real estate details
  • Investors should be investors and accountants handle the details
  • The details surrounding estate planning and why they are increasingly important - wills, trusts and corporations
  • What is probate?
  • The concerns and benefits of joint ventures, and the implications of estate planning or untimely death
  • How wills work
  • They discussed different types of insurance
  • Should you consider transferring some of your investment properties while you’re alive, to minimize tax exposure
  • What is an ‘estate freeze’?
  • He was in the middle of the ’08-’09 market meltdown and the signs he saw towards a collapse
  • Should people diversify into stocks or bonds, or stay in real estate
  • Why buy and hold allows you to QUINTUPLE YOUR MONEY in 25 years!
  • Why accountants should handle the small details, and advise their clients like Gary of high levels details.
  • When Fabio advises his clients should incorporate
  • How can the economy keep going if there are subsequent waves
  • How can you pandemic proof your life
  • How will businesses transition back to office space now that office work is primarily at home
  • And MORE!

Fabio’s Bio

Fabio Campanella is right there in the trenches with his clients, providing detailed financial, tax and retirement recommendations.

He’s been working in the tax and wealth advisory sector since 2002 with some of the industry’s biggest names such as PwC and BMO Nesbitt Burns. At the same time, he’s been speaking to a larger audience by writing about financial planning for publications such as the Globe and Mail, the Financial Post and the Toronto Star.

Fabio’s speciality as a founding partner of Campanella McDonald LLP is looking at the whole picture. He doesn’t examine your business goals or your retirement goals in silos, but in combination, to develop an action plan that’s best for your particular circumstances and aspirations.

That’s because in addition to his CPA and CA designations Fabio completed CPA Canada’s 3-year, in-depth tax course and has qualified as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), a licensed investment advisor, and a licensed life insurance advisor.

This broad educational base ensures that he’s prepared and ready to give expert insight into any financial situation. When he’s not busy creating action plans, he’s busy having fun with his two daughters.

Website: https://www.cmllp.com/

Email: fabio@campanellamcdonald.com

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Interested in learning more about Real Estate Investing? Visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca

Aug 26, 2020

Gary chats in this episode with George Dube of Dube & Cuttini Chartered Accountants LLP. George is a veteran real estate accountant and an investor himself, and after growing up around accountants he decided that was his path. He and Gary chatted about what to look at before selecting an accountant; should you incorporate before purchasing an investment property; and if you do the work yourself, can you write off the ‘sweat equity’.

A quote Gary wanted to share: “Anxiety is thinking about the future, and depression is thinking about the past”. Don’t dwell in the past or in the future. 

What you'll learn:

* What questions you need answered before selecting an accountant

* When and if you need to incorporate when you decide to be a real estate investor

* If you do your own renovations on an investment property, can you write off this sweat equity

* What research George did with his clients success, to determine the factors that lead to making money

* Why an accountant who is also an investor speaks the same language as an investor

* The accountant *should* be working with clients similar to yourself

* What are the 5 elements and issues that apply to your situation you should discuss with your accountant

* What are some of the tax liabilities from incorporating

* Can you split income?

* What happens when you take money outside of the business from a tax perspective

* What are some of the methods of taking money out of the corporation

* What about audit frequency of corporations?

* Are there different rules and challenges for financing real estate through corporations?

* What other team members do you need beside an accountant?

* What some of the biggest mistakes investors make from an accounting standpoint

* What bookkeeping recommendations does George have to make a job easier for accountants

* What rules are regulations are changing or coming

* And MORE!

George’s Bio

A veteran real estate accountant and investor whose practice focuses on providing the knowledge and tools clients need to increase and preserve the value of their businesses, George is a frequent guest speaker at an assortment of meetings, events and workshops through the year. There, he addresses a variety of tax and accounting topics with implications for real estate investors, with a particular focus on tax strategies. He talks about ways investors can improve communication with their accountants and better organize their financial affairs. George also updates listeners about how their businesses are impacted by rule changes in the accounting and tax industries.

George jointly established the predecessor to Dube & Cuttini Chartered Accountants LLP, in 1997 after several years with national accounting firms. He is a graduate of the University of Waterloo’s Master of Accounting Program, where he completed a double specialization in Taxation and Public Accounting. He also completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants’ two-year In-Depth Taxation Course.

Contact George
Website: http://georgeedube.com/
Email: gdube@bdo.ca
Phone: 1-888-236-5482

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Interested in learning more about Real Estate Investing? Visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca

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Aug 19, 2020

Gary chats in this episode with Tara Baylis from Our Neighbourhood Realty! This was recorded back in March, and held off releasing this. They dove deep into why she’s become such a top-seller in the Durham region, how lead-gen works, how the Agent Locator works, the power of mindset and more! This podcast may be focused more for real estate agents, but still some worthwhile information for investors.


What you'll learn:


* Why online lead generation is and can be extremely effective
* How to cultivate and nurture leads that come in
* Why she calls herself the ‘hardest working realtor in Durham’
* How Agent Locator helps her track leads and enter them in their CRM system
* You could send out targeted emails, etc.
* Agent Locator is a great system for new agents
* Is calling still an effective method of communication vs. email, text, etc
* You can set up Agent locator for your client’s price range and area, and how often they want to see listings
* You can also see which properties they have viewed, which will help you narrow their interests
* Why human followup to emails brings a personal touch to your service
* Why patience is important with lead gen, and why it can take YEARS for a lead to buy
* Why your choice of lead generation site determines how often you need to maintain your leads
* View each lead as a gift
* If you treat your leads well, even if you’ve never met them in person, may refer you to their friends and family
* And MORE!

Tara’s Bio

Tara is widely recognized as a top selling powerhouse in the Durham Region & GTA marketplace, and has garnered a host of accolades and awards as a result of her hugely celebrated success.  Behind all that top performing professionalism though, is a heart that truly cares about each and every client and a sincerity that can’t be mistaken. With the credibility of almost 20 years of experience in the daily operations of the real estate industry Tara knows the business inside and out, and is phenomenal at seamlessly translating that business acumen into an enviable level of confidence and security for her buyers and sellers.

Traversing the often-confusing terrain of the real estate transaction with elegance and ease, Tara counts hundreds of happy past clients as a true testament that her exceptional brand of real estate services demonstrates clear value to consumers.  As a consultant and trusted advisor, Tara invests her time, energy and resources into the meticulous care of her portfolio of clients, retaining her buyers and sellers as lifelong ambassadors of her business.

With designations like the highly regarded Accredited Buyer Representation (ABR) Tara ensures that each and every client gets the highest level of real estate experience!

Contact Tara

Phone 905-431-6055
Web: TaraLeaRealEstate.com
Facebook: TaraLea RealEstate
Insta: @taraandrews7777

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Aug 12, 2020

Gary chats in this archive episode with Nicole Bridges from RYIS Properties! This bonus episode has Gary and Nicole chatting about property management, about why some people choose to use a property manager, and some don’t. Nicole has worked with many of Gary’s clients and done great work. This episode is PACKED with tips and practical advice to make your investments stressless!

What you'll learn:

  • Should you get a property manager or do this on your own
  • What to look for when searching for a property manager
  • Get the emotions OUT of the investment
  • Having an investment manager lowers stress and workload
  • Screening tenants and avoid tenants from hell
  • What you should do every year with your investment properties
  • How often you should inspect your investment properties
  • Simple tips to avoid professional tenants
  • How much should a property manager cost
  • The eviction process, how it works and why a property manager can help avoid this
  • How long does an eviction take, and what paperwork is required
  • After hour services of a property manager
  • Should you do credit checks on your new tenant or allow them to provide their own
  • The importance of treating investing like a business
  • How to take the emotions out of investing
  • Why you shouldn’t treat an investment property like your own - your concerns are different than your own property
  • Why you shouldn’t get too attached to your tenants, as it’s a business arrangement
  • How long should it take to fill your property
  • When you are buy a property with tenants, are they good tenants or bad?
  • Why a home inspection is necessary for an investment property
  • Why you should have a paralegal on your team, and others including a plumber, electrician, handyman, etc
  • And MORE!

Nicole’s Bio

My family has always owned their own investment properties since I was a young girl living in my home town.

As a result I have had my own buildings and homes for which I managed and understood the importance of good management.  I have decided to go public with my services and now have over 300 doors for which my team and I manage.

I have come up with the name of RYIS properties to honour my two boys who are young adults today, one who is in an apprenticeship to become a plumber who is named Ryan and my second boy, special needs who was born with Fragile X Syndrome and is living with me and is involved in a day program and his name is Kurtis……….RYIS (first two letters of Ryan and last two letters from Kurtis)

I have been educated as a legal administrator in which gave me the training for detail and also worked as a recruiter and had various administrative functions.

I have been raised in a construction world and have been a partner in a Plumbing and Contracting business which gave me the ability to understand different methods of all maintenance required and or needed.

Contact Nicole

Office # (905) 727-1102
Email ryisproperties@gmail.com

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Aug 5, 2020

Gary chats this episode with his good friend Alfonso Salemi from JAAG Properties.  They talked about how Alfonso got started; the mindset required to do this; and what rent to own is all about.

What you'll learn:

  • What book prompted his start in real estate
  • How he transitioned from active to passive income
  • Why his original income goal was only $25,000
  • Why he started taking courses to increase his knowledge
  • He didn’t have a lot of $$$ when he started in real estate
  • What his first deal was like, and how many families he had to go through before he could help his 1st family
  • What lessons he learned from his first deal and what expenses were incurred
  • Was his first deal a solo deal?
  • Why mindset of ‘just going and doing it’ is so important
  • Why he had a mentor
  • Why the 4 hour Workweek is not plausible, but contains vital information
  • Why it’s important while you are pursuing your financial freedom, that you still enjoy each day, and being present
  • Why time is more important in many ways than money
  • Is ‘rent to own’ still a viable option heading into a pandemic?
  • Does rent to own work in up and down economies?
  • And MORE!

Alfonso’s Bio

Alfonso Salemi is out in the community sharing his passion for rent-to-own and the benefits it can bring to people’s lives. Every day he thrives on these interactions and enjoys helping others with their biggest purchase. Alfonso is often the first person on the JAAG Properties’ team to meet with Tenant Buyers. He also works with investors and outlines the personal and financial benefits of the JAAG program to them. He is the company’s conduit to realtors, brokers and others in the world of real estate.

Alfonso attended Mohawk College and uses his knowledge gained there, plus his experience in real estate, blended with his people skills and his intuition for making excellent community contacts to ensure that the benefits of working with JAAG as an investor or tenant-buyer and real estate professional are well known.

Alfonso values JAAG’s team approach to the Rent-To-Own model and its benefit to all parties. He knows that all parties must be committed to ensure the successful completion of each Rent-To-Own program. Tenant Buyers must show their commitment to fixing their credit; investors need to be committed to the investment and seeing the buyer succeed.  JAAG’s strength is the ability to create win-win-win Rent-To-Own programs.

As a true ‘people person,’ Alfonso likes to hear the stories that JAAG Properties clients share about their journeys to home ownership. In the time since JAAG Properties incorporated in 2014, he has learned about people of all walks of life. Everyone has a story, and Alfonso listens to it. He is grateful that he gets to be part of the tenant-buyer’s success in achieving their dreams of owning a home and the investor’s dreams of making money while helping others. Bringing those entities together is one of the things that Alfonso values most about his role at JAAG.

Alfonso runs JAAG Properties’ Burlington office and is active in the community, having founded the REITE Club, a real estate networking group to encourage excellence communication and growth among like-minded professionals.

As a proponent of the benefits of Rent-To-Own and how it can enable those who have experienced roadblocks to become homeowners, Alfonso often talks to community and business groups inform them about JAAG’s Rent-To-Own program. Alfonso thinks that it’s unfortunate that people often think that they can’t recover from bankruptcy or consumer proposal and that owning a home is out of reach for them. Showing how it is possible to own a home – if they are willing to do what is needed – is one of the best things about his job.

To get in touch with Alfonso email alfonso@JAAGproperties.com

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Jul 30, 2020

Gary is chatting in this archive episode with Erik Mitchell, about his start in real estate investing. Erik isn't your typical RE investor, as he has a background in business, became a licensed mortgage agent, taught himself about the challenges in investing, and also now educates others on the possibilities with investing! He and his brother now have a portfolio of over 64 units, so this is a podcast you DON'T want to miss!

What you will learn on this Podcast:

  • How to get started in Real Estate Investing
  • Should you use the equity in your home to invest
  • Should you focus on turn-key properties or ugly homes
  • 7 secrets To finding hidden GEMS in Real Estate Investing
  • How solving problems is an important skill to learn
  • Can you still find great deals on MLS
  • The importance of finding motivated sellers
  • What a vendor take back is and how it works
  • The importance of being a local market expert
  • How to get rid of bad tenants easily
  • When and where do tenants make their buying decision
  • The importance of understanding your tenant and their neighbourhood

Erik's Bio:

Erik is a graduate from the Richard Ivey School of Business. After working for only one year he decided that wasn't the life for him. So instead, Erik and his brother Kevin both quit their day jobs almost a decade ago to start a real estate investment company and have been working as full time real estate investors ever since. 

Over this time they have built a portfolio of 64 units across Ontario. Not only that but they have also built a comprehensive educational system for real estate investing that has absolutely everything you need as an investor...all the information, access to all of the resources they have ever built, an industry leading property analyzer, and even a section dedicated to Student Rentals.  

Erik also became a licensed mortgage agent in order to provide clients and investors a passive way to help invest their registered money (RSP, TFSA, LIRA, LIF, RIF etc.) into real estate...earning an 8% Fixed Annual Rate of Return in some of the most exciting development projects in Canada. He is a wealth of knowledge and has a ton of experience, some of which he will be sharing with you during this podcast.

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Jul 22, 2020

Gary chatted with Bradley Watson, host of #1 podcast on iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcasts for Toronto Real Estate! They had a wide ranging convo on various topics such as can you buy cash flow properties in Toronto; the effect of immigration has impacted the market; the stimulus packages provided by the CDN government, and what happens when they stop, much more!

What you'll learn:

• Can you buy cash flow properties in Toronto;
• The effect of immigration has impacted the market
• The stimulus packages provided by the CDN government, and what happens when they stop
• Why real estate careers offer more flexibility and perks than a 9-5 jobs
• Why cash flow is a deciding factor for first time investors
• What is a primary residence exemption, and why it matters
• What are the tax implications of your investments?
• Should you incorporate to buy properties or do it personally, and you CAN do both
• The number of properties you want to hold determines if you incorporate
• Do you want a portfolio of properties, or just one or two?
• Why buy and hold strategies lead to multi-generational wealth
• Why you need a team of professionals to help you get started
• Why living in part of your first investment allows you to quickly make money and perhaps buy other properties
• You don’t need to spend a lot of money to learn how to invest, many courses online, but there is a time investment
• You put in the money or you put in the time, money buys you time
• Should you pool money in joint-venture investments, or go it alone
• You DON’T need dozens of properties to get ahead, if you have 2 you can outpace the market
• It’s not just the money you want to make, but the lifestyle you want
• People have made more money than Bradley through condos than multi units
Smaller condos have been hit harder during the pandemic * And MORE!

Bradley's Bio

Bradley Watson is a Real Estate Broker, Investor and Social Media Influencer. Investing locally he hit the ground running and within 4 years turned a $40k down payment into $1.87 million in local real estate assets. Today, he lives in his dream house with his highschool sweetheart and their two daughters.

Bradley is the host of the #1 podcast on iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcasts for Toronto Real Estate. The channel is growing by over 100 listeners per month and gets over 10k downloads per month.

You can join their family of  investors by tuning into “Toronto’s #1 Real Estate Podcast” every morning.


Follow Bradley

Ph. 647-206-9554

Web: www.WatsonEstates.ca 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mywatsonestates/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WatsonEstates/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOA4PbXLfGUectVL3S-iXQ

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Jul 16, 2020

Gary guests on Real Conversation with Kelly Skar! This bonus episode features Gary on the other side of the mic, and they chatted about mindset, motivation, an overview of real estate fundamentals, and how you can innovate during a time of crisis!

What you'll learn:

  • How you can design your own life…what you want to earn, how much vacation time you want? etc.
  • Finding and understanding your ‘why’
  • Understanding real estate fundamentals
  • How Gary’s financial situation pushed him into real estate, but looking at the Andex chart
  • Why credit encourages you to spend more than you make
  • Consolidation debts can lead to frequent maxing of debts
  • You NEED to find a way to make money while you sleep, or you’ll always be working FOR money!
  • Real estate investing helps you make money 24/7/365
  • Gary doesn’t necessarily LIKE real estate investing, but it gives him the freedom to do other things
  • As mentioned before, start as SOON as you can…
  • Picking the right neighbourhoods to invest in
  • Population growth is one fundamental
  • Income growth in the area is another
  • Vacancy rates in the neighbourhood is another
  • Infrastructure in the neighbourhood - new highways, etc is the final one
  • Why Gary invests in an area before he recommends it to his clients
  • How does The Secret mean to Gary?
  • What gratitude helps during difficult times
  • Commercial real estate is changing day by day
  • More massive changes are coming
  • How the real estate industry is changing due to the current situation, and will these changes become permanent
  • While realtors need to embrace these changes and expand services with video, etc
  • Why having a little cash on hand is not a bad idea
  • And MORE!

Kelly’s Bio

My family is my everything, as you can see we are a bunch of dorks that love to have fun.

My philosophy on helping my clients buy and sell real estate is that things don't have to be serious all the time, the journey can be fun and we have to remember the destination.....your new home.

No matter if you are buying or selling a home, I have you covered on every aspect of the transaction from inspectors to lawyers to mortgage brokers to stagers and handypeople (I am pretty sure I just made that word up).

I have been selling real estate for 13 years, I am a HUGE Green Bay Packers fan, I love to play golf (poorly), camp, hike and spend time on vacation in either Hawaii or Fairmont, BC.

Follow Kelly

Cell 403-827-7527

kelley@kelleyskar.com

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Jul 8, 2020

The Real Estate Empresses are Sarah Larbi, Gabrielle Campbell, Jenn Richter, Jessica-Ann Buchta. This podcast was recorded in May, & while they were speculating about what might happen in the market due to the current situation, a lot of it has come true.

They discussed how they have shifted their investments since the pandemic began; also about whether a second wave would happen & its effects; censorship; the narrative that the mainstream media is telling; how to pandemic proof your life!

What you'll learn:

  • Sophisticated buyers are still buying, house flippers & professional landlords
  • Great deals are out there, fewer offers, fewer buyers less competition
  • Some properties ARE receiving multiple offers
  • This is still a great time to buy your first investment property
  • Lower supply issues
  • Prices are fairly stable, what about year to year
  • Why new or first time buyers are hesitant
  • Wholesale deals are still happening, makes it easier for sellers
  • Why today is STILL better than buying tomorrow
  • Now may be the best time to get into multi-family projects - older landlords may want to offload properties, good cashflow
  • Spend 90% of your time on ‘your main thing’ & 10% on what’s next
  • No perfect time to buy
  • Don’t try & hit a home run, just get to first base
  • What happens when CERB runs out, & mortgage deferrals stop
  • Other programs from both provincial & the federal government
  • Ripple effect during the second wave
  • What about rental market
  • Immigration fuels the economy, but the border is closed
  • Why you should have multiple sources of income
  • Pandemics are happening with greater frequency, each one is different
  • Why the Empresses are ensuring their business is recession, internet & pandemic-proof
  • & MORE!

Bios

Sarah Larbi had the drive & focus to embark, build & grow a seven-figure, 10 property investment portfolio by her early 30’s, all whilst full-time employed. Known as the BRRRR Expert, her results-oriented approach has been featured in numerous Canadian media, on the stage at events like Canadian Real Estate Wealth Investor Forum & as a guest on many North American finance-focused podcasts.

Sarah hosts her own podcast “Where Should I Invest?”, which reached the Top 50 of All Time for Canadian Investing on Apple podcasts & is also co-founder of The REITE Club & co-hosts their own successful podcast.

Gabrielle Campbell is the owner of Regalway Homes with her husband. Starting her investing journey purchasing new builds with a sustainable footprint in the Milton area followed by the first complete reno, their portfolio now consists of over 10 doors with a shifted focus to acquiring multifamily homes in both Canada & the US.

Jenn Richter of Double E Properties has grown an 11 property portfolio with her husband while

still raising two young girls.

Featured in Canadian Real Estate Wealth magazine, Jenn is an active member of her community locally & in the real estate investing space where she is often found MC-ing couples games at investor meetings or speaking at local teal estate events about her journey. 

Jessica-Ann Buchta completed $50Million+ in real estate deals by age 30 while working full-time as a lawyer in the energy sector.  Known as the Air BnB Queen, Jess specialized in luxury cottage rentals & high-end long-term rental properties across Ontario & now focuses on purchasing off-market multifamily properties.

She began her real estate investing journey with fix & flips before moving on to run Canada’s largest wholesaling business, purchasing off-market, under-value properties with her husband.

Follow The Empresses venture & adventures on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therealestateempresses/ or connect with them at www.therealestateempresses.com

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Jun 24, 2020

Randy Gill on Finding Your Awesome! They talked about mindset, gratitude and giving back to the community.

Gary provides 3 ideas and tips that he uses to help him life!

What you'll learn:

* Why now is a GREAT time to examine your life and make changes!
* What was the moment that crystallized his desire to do more for underprivileged kids
* Their opportunity gives hope and opportunity to those that are lacking in both
* How many communities are impacted by their work in their 10 year journey
* How Their Opportunity gives back, but expects those receiving help to pass it on, and give back as well
* How they have created a cycle of generosity
* Why it's important that they are invited into communities
* What is the intake process for someone wanting their child to be part of Their Opportunity
* Why Randy is the ‘hope dispenser’
* Why hope is stronger than fear, especially during these times
* Why you should believe that good things are about to happen
* When you go into a situation with ‘fear first’, you derail the opportunity
* Be mindful, so that you don’t miss opportunities and gratitude can rise
* How is Randy affected by the current situation, and how business has shifted
* What types of currency are businesses giving and receiving now - hard currency, goodwill…what added value are businesses giving
* How Randy’s currency is now Instagram lives and virtual conversations
* Digital currency - likes, shares, etc are very powerful
* What are ‘relationCHITS’, and how they impact relationSHIPS
* Why giving with your business first, especially during the startup phase - customers and client will realize that giving back is a pillar of your business, and will be more loyal to a business than others that focus on getting
* What is Finding Your Awesome - you’ll become more creative and focused
* And MORE!

Bio

Randy Gill is the President & Founder of Their Opportunity, a registered charity that exists to provide under-serviced families with the means to enroll their children in local sports & recreation programs. Randy and his team of game changers look to remove barriers to access as well as advocate for children to give them the opportunity to develop the confidence, social skills and healthy lifestyle attainable through sport and community engagement.

Randy has been described as a “passionate and energetic community leader with a true heart for the under-serviced population.” Randy also is a sought-after public speaker who has addressed thousands of people across the country with a message of pursuing your passions, dispensing hope and generosity, community, leveling the playing field and finding your awesome.

This former pro hockey player coaches hockey at the local rinks, consulting for NFPs & Charities or serving on several committees in a volunteer capacity, such as Chairing the Durham College Program Advisory Committee and Advancing Access to Affordable Recreation in Durham (AAARD). Randy is actively serving on the Parasport Games Committee and the Adaptive Sport Collective. He also devotes time to helping many other local initiatives and organizations, such as The Refuge and St. Vincent’s Kitchen.

Randy has been married to his lovely bride for over 24 years. Together they have a teenage son who keeps them hopping and living life to the fullest.

Website: www.theiropportunity.com
Phone: 905-444-9992, Ext. 9994
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theiropportunity/
Instagram: @theiropp

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Jun 17, 2020

Gary chatted with his good friend Aslan Mirkalami, an author and The Result Doctor! They talked about a wide range of topics…

What you'll learn:

  • Why every belief we have is a lie
  • How you become like the people you are in close proximity to
  • Why people that become wealthy all share a certain set of beliefs - e.g. they don’t believe money is evil, or you don’t have to be an evil person to be wealthy
  • They don’t have beliefs like “I’m not worthy of money…”, “Money doesn’t grow on trees”, “Money is the root of all evil”, etc.
  • A belief is statement of idea without any physical proof
  • Aslan can show you how to dismantle limiting beliefs and replace them with empowering ones
  • The amount of hours you conscious mind is awake or aware
  • What a cashless society might look like, and what a new currency could be to replace it
  • Currencies such as cash and cheques convey confidence, and involve trust
  • Why the banks are your friend when you need services, but when times are tough they get tough
  • Aslan’s opinion on mental illness, our current situation, the lockdown, mainstream media and more.
  • People are using alcohol now
  • Suicides are skyrocketing as well
  • Why happiness is our natural state
  • You were born to be happy, and you learn to be unhappy
  • Aslan believes that every child is a millionaire, and can do anything
  • Why happiness enhances your performance
  • Personal forgiveness is important
  • Why your children thrive or struggle based on the beliefs you instil in them
  • What does more money bring? More experiences…and more memories, then this leads to great happiness
  • And MORE!

Aslan’s Bio

Aslan Mirkalami is the founder of Result Doctor.com as an Executive result coach. All I am going to say people who work with him Become wealthy and rich and make a lot of money, so pay good attention, I will let him introduce himself.

He has authored the books, “Believing Is Seeing”, “Secrets of the Healthy Mind” and “Unfuck Your Life”, all available on his website below.

Website: www.resultdoctor.com

Phone: 416-258-0038

Email: aslan.mirkalami@gmail.com

Facebook: Aslan Mirkalami

Instagram: Aslan Mirkalami

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Jun 10, 2020

Gary chatted with investor Glen Sutherland, a Canadian investing in the USA. He started with buy/hold investments early on in Canada

What you'll learn:

  • How Glen migrated from buying one investment property for his retirement to multiple units
  • How the ‘Bank Of Grandma’ played in to his early success - family members can be a great source of cash for your investment journey
  • Proactive strategies for dealing with tenants and rent, if they are struggling or lost their job, especially during a pandemic
  • Should we be investing in real estate now, or see how things play out over the coming months?
  • Why it still may be a good time to invest, based on past cycles
  • What happens if there is a shortage in properties for sale, or if there are too many properties for sales?
  • The differences between investing in the States and Canada
  • How you must do research to see where you will invest in the US
  • Why prices are more favourable in certain areas, and make it easier to get into the market vs. Ontario
  • Why renovation costs in the US will gain you more, as everything is more expensive in Canada - Dual flush toilets were purchased for $60
  • How it’s important to assemble a strong team to help you, or a good property manager
  • Why you should be afraid of purchasing properties that need more love - Glen is no longer afraid of buying cheap properties that will appraise at a higher value
  • Mortgages can be had, because there are so many banks across the United States, and some that are only in different states
  • What is a ‘non-recourse loan’ in the US?
  • Why you should use a corporation for investing, and nothing should be in your name
  • What are the loan to value ratios in the US?
  • What are the criteria for getting a mortgage in the US as a Canadian?
  • Most mortgages are low risk in the US
  • And MORE!

Glen’s Bio

Glen Sutherland is a real estate investor from Cambridge, ON where he lives with his wife and two terrific children. He started his investing journey purchasing 'buy and hold' rental real estate locally. After a lot of research, he learned of more favourable laws, lower property taxes, and lower cost of entry south of the border. These factors make for greater ease of wealth creation. These days, Glen is investing in the US by buying, renovating, refinancing to grow his rental real estate portfolio. He also hosts the Podcast and Youtube channel entitled,  "A Canadian Investing in the US", where he provides information and advice to investors interested in investing in both Canada and the US. He enjoys the privilege of sharing his knowledge with others.

Website: https://www.glensutherland.com/

Phone: 519-502-9340

Email: glen@glensutherland.com

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Jun 3, 2020

Proactive Mental Health Strategies

Gary chatted with Jen Couto, a trainer who has a passion for movement! She also helps women discover their best selves, and also worked in the mental health space. This journey also helped Jen deal with her own depression, self esteem issues

What you'll learn:

  • How she migrated from an in person trainer to online training, and why she feels that yields better results
  • How she has created and fosters an online community for her clients
  • In person training is very focused
  • She guarantees results
  • Jen has both free and paid communities
  • People seem to be binge eating or not getting enough good nutrition
  • Why she asks clients what their ratio of good food to junk food that was eaten in the past week
  • She helps people increase activity and eat well when their bodies are under incredible stress during the pandemic
  • How sugar plays into stiffness
  • How Gary did 1 run this week and it made all the difference in the world
  • We may be able to be positive, but people are struggling
  • How to motivate yourself, especially now as people are stressed in our current situation
  • How and why she creates a safe space for clients to share and talk about what’s happening to them now
  • How Jen works on her mindset now, and how it’s changed over the years
  • Why both Jen and Gary *still* use coaches
  • Why passion is not sustainable - and why sometimes it needs to be manufactured
  • Why you shouldn’t feel bad if your passion is not felt 24/7
  • Why you should focus on things you must do to focus your passion and help with mental health
  • Why you can damage a property and move to another, but your body is the only one you’ve got…you can’t just repair it at will - treat your body like a temple
  • And MORE!

Jen’s Bio

Jen is an Online Trainer currently living in Toronto who has a passion for life through movement. She has spent 5 years in the industry building a determination to help  women in their quest to their best selves.

She’s a mother of three who has gone through bouts of depression and challenges with self esteem and body image. Jen believes in the power of healthy living to heal and develop the tools necessary to live a happy and fulfilling life.

Her online training programs include daily accountability, a community of support, mindset coaching, and customized nutrition and fitness programming.

Contact Jen

Phone: 416.953.3449

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.couto.505 
Insta: @Hylif.str

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May 27, 2020

Gary answers some questions that have been sent to him on Instagram first, then welcomed Matt McKeever, a young investor who quit his job at age 31, effectively retiring and living life as an investor full time. He started with rentals for students, and moved up to multi unit rental spaces. He and Gary had a robust chat on many topics, especially balancing the need for cash in an investment property vs. the time you devote to your investments!

What you'll learn:

* EXPECT to make mistakes when you begin as a Real Estate investor

* Don’t let it stop you from taking action

* Surround yourself with a strong team

* You won’t hit a home run on your first property

* How Matt has repositioned due to the market realities of our current situation

* Techniques to attract people to view properties virtually

* How commercial lenders are changing their rules almost weekly

* Why Matt started his YouTube channel for Canadian investors

* Is real estate investing still a worthwhile pursuit during a pandemic?

* Matt discusses how to determine what income level can afford certain property rents

* Will vacancy rates change due to our current situation

* Are the million dollar flips in jeopardy

* Is commercial real estate experiencing pain

* will companies abandon expensive office space

* Will restaurants change/disappear due to commercial spaces

* Why cashflow is king

* Is the old world / old way of doing things gone forever?

* How more transactions will move online

* Innovation is playing a part how business operates during the pandemic

* Will there be a massive shift to online learning, with cost savings to universities

* Be clear on why you want to be an investor - what do you need vs. what you want

* The difference between information, knowledge, wisdom and experience

* What is the return on your time invested AS an investor

* Money is unlimited, time is a scarce resource

* You HAVE to make offers if you are an investor!

* And MORE!

Matt’s Bio

Matt McKeever is a Real Estate Investor, Youtuber with close to 60k followers with 5-10k views per day, a registered CPA and co-founder of Cashflow Tribe to help educate real estate investors.

At the age of 31, Matt retired to become a Real Estate Entrepreneur. He began investing in London, Ontario in 2010. In 2015, Matt quickly built up his real estate portfolio implementing the BRRRR strategy. At any given time he has over 100 units.

Matt also founded and hosted events such as the Ontario Real Estate Conference (OREC), the Vegas Entrepreneur Experience (#vee2018). Lastly he is the co-host of the ON FIRE podcast discussing financial independence with various folks around the world who are passionate about their financial freedom.

Contact Matt

https://www.youtube.com/mattmckeever  
https://cashflowtribecanada.com/  

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May 20, 2020

Gary welcomed Aziz Velji, teacher of human potential and author of “CALM BRAIN, POWERFUL MIND: Abolish Stress to Unleash Your True Potential”. CALM BRAIN, POWERFUL MIND is a comprehensive and seminal self-help book about how a person can eliminate stress from their lives in order to access the inherent power of their mind, and live a happy, healthy, and creative life. Gary and Aziz had a great chat about beliefs, thoughts, actions, mindfulness, meditation and the ability for change!

What you'll learn:

  • We have two ways or mindsets to respond to events - fear, unhappiness, stress, OR happy, calm, alert, resilient mind.
  • Why the first 7 years program our beliefs for the rest of our lives, by people who want the best for us, but are teaching us what they know
  • 70-75 of programming delivered to us is counterintuitive to our needs and is subconscious
  • a child doesn’t know cause and effect, and this results in “I don’t deserve it mentality”
  • After age 7 the conscious mind starts to evaluate our beliefs and our thoughts.
  • Our beliefs become thoughts, which become our words, which become our actions, which become our habits, which become our values
  • Do we have the ability to change our beliefs
  • You face a crisis and you use the subconscious mind to solve the problem
  • How do you approach changing your beliefs
  • What is a Mental Diet?
  • What is ‘mind chatter’?
  • The brain has a negative bias and how that plays out for us
  • Our mind is like velcro for negative thoughts, and teflon for positive ones
  • What is observing your thoughts?
  • Why you want to split yourself into two - watching and doing
  • When we are present, there are no thoughts, we are fully enjoying an activity - some have trouble maintaining it, so we switch back to the subconscious
  • Most people spend 95% of their day in ‘mind chatter’ / subconscious
  • Why meditation is SO powerful!
  • And MORE!

Aziz’s Bio

As a student, teacher and author, my background encompasses specialized areas of study and expertise in philosophy, psychology, meditation practices, quantum physics, brain enhancement, neuroscience, and lucid dreaming (or what is called Dream Yoga). My formal education includes postgraduate degrees in engineering and business management. I have applied these areas of study and formal training to better understand the nature of reality, the relationship between the brain and the mind, and to further advance society, humanity, and most importantly, our potential as human beings.

My book, “CALM BRAIN, POWERFUL MIND: Abolish Stress to Unleash Your True Potential” is coming out in a few weeks.

CALM BRAIN, POWERFUL MIND is a comprehensive and seminal self-help book about how a person can eliminate stress from their lives in order to access the inherent power of their mind, and live a happy, healthy, and creative life. There are many books that discuss ways of controlling stress, but this book seeks to help the reader understand the true causes of stress, and how the various parts of the brain are critical in its development... and ultimately, in its removal. As well, the book explains and provides the tools (like meditation) that can be used to eliminate stress from a person’s brain, mind and their thinking.

I also teach my “Conversations with Friends” series of seminars and workshops which are based on the book.

Contact Aziz

Phone: 416 669 9539

Email - aziz@calmbrainpowerfulmind.com

e-Book - https://www.amazon.com/author/azizvelji

website - www.azizvelji.com

 

Interested in learning more about Real Estate Investing? Visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca

May 13, 2020

Gary welcomed Howard Tavroges, a paralegal who has represented both tenants and landlords at the Ontario Tenant Review board, but now exclusively represents landlords.

Tenants are not paying rent, banding together for support. Since these are difficult times, Gary picked Howard’s brain about the legality of this current situation, and how landlords should proceed. Landlords aren’t powerless, however there must be a process followed to ensure a happy and legal outcome.

What you'll learn

  • Why tenants are banding together to defer rent
  • Has the tenant been proactive to propose a rent solution
  • Is the tenant using the pandemic as a ploy, or having genuine trouble paying?
  • Should landlords issue an N4
  • Should landlords then file an L1
  • What suggestions Howard has for landlords during this time with COVID 19
  • What about vacant possession - What if a seller has sold their home with a tenant and the buyer is going to occupy the home
  • Howard’s suggestions about collecting rent
  • Can you use the last month’s rent to fill in the gaps
  • Is it wise to accept credit cards or Square payments
  • There is an incredible backlog at the LTB, what is happening about scheduling these hearings.
  • The LTB website have posted about possibly having telephone hearings, what does Howard think
  • Howard’s suggestions to expedite the eviction process
  • How long he thinks it will take for a landlord to be able to get a hearing
  • What is the landlord’s obligations as far as maintenance during this time
  • Prior to COVID 19, did you see any changes/improvements with the LTB process?
  • And MORE!

Bio

Howard’s Bio

I only represent Landlords.  That’s all I do. Nothing else. Having been on the other side, I am in a very advantageous and unique position in being able to assist landlords with any problems they might be experiencing with their tenants.

My philosophy is to provide all of my clients with superior, high quality and cost-effective legal representation. I have an exemplary reputation for diligence, preparedness and a comprehensive knowledge of The Residential Tenancies Act.

Contact Howard

Phone: 705-722-1971

Email: info@tavrogeslegal.com

Credit card payments: www.getdigs.io

Interested in learning more about Real Estate Investing? Visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca

May 6, 2020

Gary welcomed Kathryn "RaRa" Asaro Mayers & Colleen Lindberg, founders of WYSIWYG into the studio for a really fun and engaging chat about WYSIWYG.

WYSIWYG "What You See Is What You Get" is the easiest explanation we could come up with for the name of our PROJECT. The results KOLBE A Index and KOLBE F (Financial MO) Index provide are clear & concise. You will know exactly how you do things according to your connate abilities.

Kolbe A index measures your instinctive way of doing things and the result is called your MO (method of operation). It is the only validated assessment that measures a person’s conative strengths. Gain greater understanding of your own human nature and begin the process of maximizing your potential.

What you'll learn

  • Why Kolbe tests can help anyone interested in how they operate
  • The 4 quadrants of a Kolbe test and what they show
  • They can be used for interpersonal relationships, both personal and work-related
  • Build businesses that match our strengths
  • Assess how potential business partners work, to avoid future conflict
  • Assess others’ skill set, to better plan who does what
  • Understand our children better
  • How you handle money
  • How you handle information
  • Do you need challenges, or prefer stability
  • Stop fighting your needs and embrace your true strengths
  • The difference between Kolbe tests and DISC
  • How these tests map out the three dimensions to the mind
  • And MORE!

Bios

Colleen Lindberg Bio

Colleen Lindberg, is a passionate speaker, trainer, facilitator, consultant, author and mentor.

With her entrepreneurial spirit she started her first self-employed business at 17 years old. This zest for entrepreneurship extended into a consulting firm 11 years later, which she has been successfully running for the last 10 years.

The Kolbe culture and way of life has been an off shoot to the consulting Colleen delivers in corporations. From individual understanding to team/joint venture dynamics, Colleen has been using

the Kolbe index to enhance lifestyle and cultures within people and teams.

She is the author of the book “Change the Light Bulb: Habits and Choices to Create Success In All Aspects of Your Life”. Colleen loves life and enjoys spending down time taking walks, playing with her animals and laughing. You can always find her nose in a great book.

She truly believes that the more you know about yourself the better ammunition you have to create lasting success in all the areas of your life.

Kathryn “RaRa” Asaro Mayers Bio

RaRa is a New Yorker who loves everything about the Big City.

For over 3 decades RaRa has been living in Canada raising her family, then devoting her time to her businesses.

The Entrepreneur in Kathryn emerged at a very early age, it was all she could think about. She went on to develop her market in Real Estate while living in New York as a Broker of Record. Then Psychology, Fitness, Nutrition, Lifestyle & Business Coaching while living in Montreal and New Business Development with THE BRIDGE, her Personal Growth Company.

Speaking, Presenting, Coaching, Team Building, Business Etiquette & Relationship Marketing are some of the roles RaRa is passionate about.

Some of the Businesses that have Kathryn’s personal participation and partnership from inception are Owner & Concept Coordinator-Brooklyn Heights, Founder & CEO-THE BRIDGE, Co-Founder-Gratitude Girls, Co-Founder, Co-CVO-B.U. Network and Executive-Send Out Cards-Team Gratitude.

Rotarian at heart since August of 2014 RaRa currently serves her community in Toronto as a member with her heart in “Service Above Self”.

Kathryn is a former member of Toastmasters International and BNI: Business Network International.

Contact Kathryn

WYSIWYG -What You See Is What You Get

Co-Founder of WYSIWYG - https://www.facebook.com/groups/526470551524896/

Founder & CEO of THE BRIDGE, https://www.thebridgeempowers.com/

Co-Founder of GratitudeGirls, http://gratitudegirls.com/

Co-Founder & Co-CVO of  B-U Network, https://b-u.network/

Executive Affiliate, Send Out Cards https://www.sendoutcards.com/u/82520

Contact Colleen

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/clindbergbusiness

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecolleenlindberg/

Website - http://colleen.biz/

Interested in learning more about Real Estate Investing? Visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca

Apr 29, 2020

In this episode, Gary speaks with his personal MD, Dr. Carlos Yu. Dr. Yu specializes in getting people OFF their medications, responsibly, by replacing the effects of the meds through meditation classes, nutrition, etc. Their discussion delves into social contagions, and what they do to the lungs, social media hygiene, exercise, etc. and they do a LIVE 2 minute meditation!

What you'll learn

  • Is the fear spreading faster than the virus itself
  • The benefits of social media hygiene
  • How to balance alone time with sheltering in place with your family
  • Why walking outdoors is very valuable during this epidemic
  • Can healthy nutrition help battle viruses, and the role of flavonoids 
  • There are at least 5 viruses
  • Why younger people with existing health challenges can get the virus
  • Microbiomes, gut health and more
  • Are people dying that are essentially healthy
  • Why Italy was the hotspot for the longest time
  • The numerous benefits of meditation
  • Myths about meditation
  • Why over sanitizing is note necessarily the best course of action
  • Addictions in the current world
  • And a LIVE meditation!!
  • And MORE!

Bio

Dr. Carlos Yu, BMath, MD, CCFP(EM), CTH, FCFP

Dr. Carlos Yu is a Psychotherapy, Addiction Medicine, Integrative Family medicine, Emergency medicine, and Travel Medicine Physician at Ajax Harwood Clinic.  Carlos graduated from the University of Western Ontario and completed his residency training at North York General Hospital.  His interests also include promoting population wellness through giving talks or running wellness groups at schools and other institutions.

He runs weekly Accu-stress Reduction and Mindfulness -based Intervention groups open to everyone from his clinic in Ajax.

He received group facilitation training through Mindfulness Without Borders, a non-profit organization that delivers mindfulness training to help individuals manage stress and emotional difficulties.   

Website/contact info for Dr. Carlos Yu

Phone number

9056830690

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/carlos.yu.940

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/c.yu765/

Website

https://ajaxharwoodclinicblog.wordpress.com

https://www.whatisharewithpatients.com/p/home-page.html?m=1

Interested in learning more about Real Estate Investing? Visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca

Apr 23, 2020

In this episode, Gary was a guest on Sarah Larbi’s podcast, a real estate investor, speaker, podcaster and mentor with many years of experience. They had a wide-ranging discussion on many topics, such as investing, currency, and how business will need to innovate and change to survive this pandemic for the future.

What you'll learn

  • Gary’s opinions on money, and the historical significance of investing
  • The significance of WW1 and investing
  • the significance of gold on currencies
  • Why countries aligned their currencies to the US dollar in 1944 and became FIAT currency
  • Why wars caused these countries to print money, and the ramifications
  • 1971 Nixon unpegged the currency and the dollar became paper!
  • How COVID-19 interrupted economies, and why countries will have to print TRILLIONS of dollars to keep the economies going * What will be the plan to deal with all this excess currency, is it inflation?
  • Will governments be able to bail out or rescue every business affected?
  • What is the silver lining in this crisis - innovation, and what it means!
  • How jobs will change, move or be made redundant * How the workforce may change due to COVID changes, and how will the culture change - ‘water cooler’, traffic, etc.
  • How local manufacturing, vs foreign may dominate the future
  • How we’re repositioning our business to prepare for the future
  • Why some investors are worried about being over leveraged
  • Why good landlords are having more success, both now and during non-pandemic times
  • How landlords can innovate to accept alternate forms of payment if needed
  • House price predictions for the future
  • And MORE!

Bio

Sarah Larbi had the drive and focus to embark, build and grow a seven-figure, 10 property investment portfolio by her early 30’s, all whilst full-time employed. Known as the BRRRR Expert, her results-oriented approach has been featured in numerous Canadian media, on the stage at events like Canadian Real Estate Wealth Investor Forum and as a guest on many North American finance-focused podcasts.

Sarah hosts her own podcast “Where Should I Invest?”, which reached the Top 50 of All Time for Canadian Investing on Apple podcasts and is also co-founder of The REITE Club and co-hosts their own successful podcast.

Website: https://sarahlarbi.com/podcast-home/

Interested in learning more about Real Estate Investing? Visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca 

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